MIMETE
Produces premium gas-atomized spherical metal powders (iron, nickel, cobalt-based) for additive manufacturing and thermal spray applications, utilizing proprietary VIGA technology to achieve 99%+ density and sphericity.
- CEO / Founder
- Giancarlo Coccolino Scianatico
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $21.2M
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- CDP Venture Capital Sgr (via MadeInAdd partnership); FOMAS Group (parent company capital)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Iron-based powders (standard and duplex/super-duplex alloys F51, F53); Nickel-based powders; Cobalt-based powders; Custom particle size distribution (PSD) solutions
Technological Advantage
Proprietary vacuum inert gas atomization (VIGA) process achieves consistent material properties and minimized defect rates. In-house characterization and accreditation enable rapid customization for customer-specific powder grades. Leverages FOMAS Group's decades of forging metallurgy experience.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers ultra-high-purity, consistent spherical metal powders (ISO/IEC 17025 certified) with tailored particle size distribution, reducing defect rates in AM components while enabling on-demand powder customization.
How They Differentiate
VIGA facility ensures superior sphericity and purity vs. conventional atomization; ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation; European production base enabling shorter lead times for aerospace/medical segments; deep customization capability through in-house R&D.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace OEMs, biomedical device manufacturers, power generation companies, motorsports/racing teams
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Biomedical/Medical Device; Power Generation; Motorsports/Racing; Oil & Gas; Maritime
Competitors
Carpenter Technology (US, metal AM powders); Höganäs (Sweden, metal powder producer); Tekna (Canada, specialty metal powder); Sandvik Osprey (UK, metal powder)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
location: Biassono, Monza and Brianza, Italy. parent_company: FOMAS Group. major_milestone: MadeInAdd joint venture (Sept 2022) with CDP Venture Capital & PUNCH Torino - €19.4M total. core_facility: VIGA (vacuum inert gas atomization) metal powder production. accreditation: ACCREDIA-accredited testing laboratory. target_markets: Biomedical, aerospace, power generation, motorsports
Major Milestones
2017: MIMETE founded by FOMAS Group to enter 3D printing market; 2017: VIGA facility commissioned in Biassono; 2021: Released F51 and F53 duplex/super-duplex iron powders for oil & gas/maritime AM applications; 2024: Entered MadeInAdd strategic partnership (CDP Venture Capital Sgr co-investor)
Notable Customers
ConstructAdd (EU research project for AM in steel construction)